Long Division: 60 ÷ 20

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How to perform long division of 60 by 20?

Answer

60 ÷ 20 = 3✓ exact division
60 ÷ 20 = 3

Visual Long Division

 
 
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This shows the traditional long division layout used in schools, with each step clearly marked.

Step-by-Step Explanation

Here's how to solve 60 ÷ 20 using long division method step by step:

Step 1:Take the number 60 and divide by 20. We get 3 (write it in the quotient). Multiply 3 × 20 = 60 (write it below the dividend). Subtract 60 - 60 = 0.
Final Step:The division is complete with no remainder. 60 divides exactly by 20 to give 3.

Division Steps

StepDividend PartQuotient DigitMultiplySubtractRemainder
16033 × 20 = 6060 - 60 = 00

Perfect division: 60 divides evenly by 20 with no remainder.

About Long Division

Long division is a method for dividing large numbers that breaks down the division process into smaller, manageable steps. It's taught in elementary school as a systematic way to perform division by hand.

The process involves:

  • Dividing the leftmost digits of the dividend by the divisor
  • Writing the quotient digit above the dividend
  • Multiplying the quotient digit by the divisor
  • Subtracting this product from the current dividend portion
  • Bringing down the next digit and repeating the process

This method ensures accuracy and helps students understand the relationship between multiplication and division.

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About "Long Division Calculator" Calculator

Long division calculator with step-by-step explanation. Enter dividend and divisor to get a detailed solution with visualization. For example, it can help you find out how to perform long division of 60 by 20? (The answer is: The division of 60 by 20 is exact. Result: 60 ÷ 20 = 3.). Enter dividend (e.g. '29224') and divisor (e.g. '4') and hit the 'Calculate' button.

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Dividend (number to be divided)

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Long Division Table

DivisionQuotientRemainder
53 ÷ 20213
54 ÷ 20214
55 ÷ 20215
56 ÷ 20216
57 ÷ 20217
58 ÷ 20218
59 ÷ 20219
60 ÷ 2030
61 ÷ 2031
62 ÷ 2032
63 ÷ 2033
64 ÷ 2034
65 ÷ 2035
66 ÷ 2036
67 ÷ 2037

FAQ

How to perform long division of 60 by 20?

60 ÷ 20 = 3 ✓ exact division

Is 60 divisible by 20?

Yes, 60 is divisible by 20. The result is 3.

How to check the result of 60 ÷ 20?

Multiply the quotient 3 by the divisor 20. The result should equal 60.

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